Maximise your retirement savings and end up with a better pension
We would all love to have a sizeable amount of money when we retire, but not all of us know how to go about it. Saving for your...
An introduction to alternative investments
Let’s face it, not all of us love the thrill associated with risk taking and enjoying its rewards. In fact, many of us just strive for the simple...
Get old like a rock star with a living annuity
We all dream about that day when we can stop working and start seeing our lifelong savings work for us. And yet, we so often here stories about...
Retirement planning – 7 mistakes to avoid at all costs
You may think you have everything planned and lined up just right when it comes to your retirement. Or you may not have started investing yet, but you’re...
Retirement Annuity vs. TFSA
Retirement annuities (RAs) and tax free savings accounts (TFSAs) are two savings vehicles offering people tax benefits. However, their structures differ making them suitable for different savings needs....
Financial advice for sexagenarians
The 60s can be the scariest time of your life, especially if your finances are not in order. The age of 60 means you have reached many milestones...
Tired of being scammed? Here’s how to protect yourself
Many consumers get scammed by their insurers, but you don't have to be one of them. Life insurers deal with fraudulent activities almost every day. Earlier this year,...
Give your children a head start in life
Making sure that your chidren are taken care of for generations to come takes strategy and effort. Many parents believe that sending their children to school is enough...
5 Common pension mistakes you could be making
Saving for your retirement is important because you want to live out your golden years enjoying life and not worrying about how you can get more money to...
Why should I invest in a retirement annuity?
The words ‘retirement annuity’ (RA) may not sound sexy, but they are an investment product that you should consider as there are many benefits to investing in one....